EPL
Champions League prize money revealed with Man City on course to break record
Manchester City has the opportunity to break the £100 million prize money barrier if they successfully defend their Champions League title this season. UEFA has increased the bonus payments for the competition, with last year’s total amounting to around £85 million.
City earned just over £2 million per game in the group stage, finishing top with six consecutive victories against RB Leipzig, Young Boys, and Red Star Belgrade. If they maintain their 3-1 advantage over Copenhagen in the last-16 second leg, they will earn an additional £9 million for reaching the quarter-finals for the seventh consecutive season.
Additionally, City will receive a significant share of the broadcast finances, as both Manchester United and Newcastle United failed to qualify for the knockout stages. There is also £33 million in prizes available for progressing through the various rounds this season, with the winners of the final receiving just under £4 million for lifting the trophy.
Pep Guardiola has expressed confidence in City’s chances this season, citing last year’s success as a source of additional belief. Following their victory over Copenhagen, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Phil Foden all contributed goals, with City now considered firm favorites to make the last eight.
Foden commented on City’s prospects, saying, “We’ve got the squad of players [to win it again]. I look around the changing room and still see the determination and hunger – so I don’t see why not.”
EPL
Man Utd submit new squad list of all their players [See Full list]
Manchester United have officially submitted their squad list for the Premier League, as reported by SportVectru. This submission was required following the closure of the transfer window.
The club released the comprehensive list on their website before their Premier League clash with Southampton. The squad is divided into two categories: players over 21 and those under 21.
Manchester United’s summer signings, including Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte, Leny Yoro, and Joshua Zirkzee, are all featured on the squad.
Players Over 21:
- Altay Bayindir
- Amad
- Antony
- Casemiro
- Diogo Dalot
- Matthijs de Ligt
- Christian Eriksen
- Jonny Evans
- Bruno Fernandes
- Tom Heaton
- Victor Lindelof
- Harry Maguire
- Tyrell Malacia
- Lisandro Martinez
- Noussair Mazraoui
- Dermot Mee
- Mason Mount
- Andre Onana
- Marcus Rashford
- Luke Shaw
- Manuel Ugarte
- Joshua Zirkzee
Players Under 21:
- Sonny Aljofree*
- Harry Amass
- Daniel Armer
- James Bailey
- Zach Baumann
- Rhys Bennett*
- Gabriele Biancheri
- Cameron Byrne-Hughes*
- Toby Collyer
- Ruben Curley
- Jacob Devaney
- Ethan Ennis
- Jayce Fitzgerald
- Tyler Fletcher
- Jack Fletcher
- Tyler Fredricson
- Alejandro Garnacho
- Dan Gore
- Hubert Graczyk
- Elyh Harrison*
- Fred Heath
- Rasmus Hojlund
- Joe Hugill*
- Amir Ibragimov
- Louis Jackson
- Sekou Kaba
- Jaydan Kamason
- Jack Kingdon
- Sekou Kone
- Godwill Kukonki
- Shea Lacey
- Samuel Lusale
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Bendito Mantato
- Sam Mather
- Finley McAllister
- Albert Mills
- Ashton Missin
- Jack Moorhouse
- Reece Munro
- William Murdock
- Sam Murray
- Victor Musa
- Tom Myles*
- James Nolan*
- Habeeb Ogunneye
- James Overy
- Dante Plunkett
- James Scanlon
- Malachi Sharpe
- Jim Thwaites
- Radek Vitek*
- Ethan Wheatley
- Ethan Williams
- Charlie Wooster*
- Leny Yoro
(*Players marked with an asterisk are on loan.)
This roster highlights Manchester United’s blend of seasoned professionals and emerging talents, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
EPL
Man City’s hearing for 115 Premier League charges to start on Monday (SEE ALL CHARGES)
The highly anticipated Premier League hearing regarding Manchester City’s 115 alleged breaches of financial fair play (FFP) regulations is set to commence on Monday, September 16.
Manchester City is accused of violating financial rules over a nine-year period from 2009 to 2018, during which the club twice edged out Liverpool for the Premier League title—in the 2013/14 and 2017/18 seasons.
The club has denied all charges, with manager Pep Guardiola previously expressing confidence in City’s innocence. Now, as reported by Sky Sports, both the Premier League and City’s legal teams will present their cases to an independent panel when the hearing begins.
Given the extensive list of allegations, the hearing is expected to last at least two months. While there is hope that a resolution will be reached by the end of this year, some speculate that the final verdict may not be announced until 2025, allowing the independent commission time to thoroughly review the evidence.
Potential Charges and Consequences
Should Manchester City be found guilty, the club could face severe penalties, including a potential points deduction. In more extreme cases, there is even the possibility of expulsion from the Premier League, though this outcome is considered unlikely. Another point of contention is whether the club could be stripped of the titles it won during the alleged period of rule-breaking.
The charges focus on over 100 alleged violations of financial fair play rules during the nine-year period, as well as City’s failure to cooperate with the Premier League’s investigation, which extended from 2018 until February 2023.
If the independent commission rules against Manchester City, the club is expected to appeal the decision, potentially prolonging the process further.
As this high-stakes case unfolds, it’s clear that the road to a final verdict will be anything but straightforward. Football fans will need to stay tuned for further developments.
EPL
‘Why I take care of myself’ – Cristiano Ronaldo on life after retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about his future in football and shared what he will miss most when he eventually retires.
At 39 years old, Ronaldo remains one of the greatest footballers of all time, with an impressive 901 career goals to his name. The Portuguese legend has played for top clubs such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, while also scoring 132 goals in 214 appearances for Portugal.
Currently, Ronaldo is playing for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, where he has added 62 goals and 17 assists in just 69 games. Despite his continued success, Ronaldo acknowledges that his career is nearing its end. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, he revealed the aspects of football he will miss most once he hangs up his boots.
“I’m going to miss the adrenaline of scoring a goal and that feeling of being nervous,” Ronaldo admitted. “I think I’ll miss that because in other parts of life, I can control everything. I have good people around me, good businesses, and a lot of great things. But the adrenaline of football, that’s something you can’t replicate.”
Ronaldo also shared that he’s pushing his body to the limit, saying, “I’ll give everything I can, whether it’s until 40 or 41, it doesn’t matter. I’ve dedicated 25 years to football, and physically, I can’t go much further. Age catches up with you.”
Despite his age, Ronaldo shows no signs of slowing down. Over his career, he has won 33 trophies and continues to perform at a high level. Even after a challenging Euro 2024 campaign, where he failed to score for Portugal, Ronaldo remains confident he has more to offer the game.
“This is why I take care of myself and keep working hard,” he said. “I know I can still contribute for another two or three years, but after that, I don’t want to think too far ahead. I’m focusing on the present and preparing for life beyond football.”
He also admitted that transitioning away from football will be difficult. “I’ll miss it, and I’ll probably feel a little lost.”
You can listen to the full interview on Rio Meets Cristiano on Apple Podcasts and Spotify at RioFerdinandPresents.com.
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